GMA Integrated News, ABS-CBN News look back on year's biggest stories

CEBU, Philippines — GMA Integrated News presents “2024: The GMA Integrated News Year-End Report,” a comprehensive and fast-paced review of the year’s most significant stories. This special report will not only highlight the most impactful events of 2024 but will also draw lessons from the past 20 years of journalism excellence as part of 24 Oras’ 20th anniversary celebration.

Hosted by award-winning veteran anchor Mel Tiangco and backed by Team Totoo’s correspondents, this multi-platform special promises to provide insight, context, and reflection on the events that shaped 2024.

The key highlights of “2024: The GMA Integrated News Year-End Report” include Extreme Weather – A year of relentless storms and weather challenges to be presented by Amor Larrosa; West Philippine Sea – Rising tensions and territorial disputes by Joseph Morong; Olympic Glory – Carlos Yulo’s triumphs and personal drama by JP Soriano; POGO Controversies – Unraveling the story of Alice Guo by Mav Gonzales;  Pastor Apollo Quiboloy – Legal battles surrounding KOJC [Kingdom of Jesus Christ] by Jun Veneracion; Duterte Drug War – ICC inquiries and congressional investigations by Jonathan Andal; VP Sara & PBBM – The fracture of the unity team by Ivan Mayrina; Major Crimes & Accidents – Tragedies that shook the nation by Emil Sumangil; Chocolate Hills Controversy – An environmental and cultural debate by Maki Pulido; Mary Jane Veloso’s Return – A long-awaited homecoming by Maki Pulido; Eleksyon 2025 Updates – Preparations and innovations for the upcoming elections by Sandra Aguinaldo; and Showbiz Chika – Highlights from the entertainment world, including the GMA-ABS collaboration and Olivia Rodrigo’s anticipated concert by Aubrey Carampel.

Produced by GMA Integrated News and powered by GMA Integrated News Research, this special will be available across television, radio, and online platforms.

It will air 6:15 tonight (December 28) after 24 Oras Weekend on GMA, with a delayed telecast on GTV at 9:30 pm, and live streaming on GMA News Facebook and YouTube channel. The program will also be simulcast on Super Radyo DZBB.

 'Sa Likod ng Balita'

Meanwhile, ABS-CBN journalists wrap up the controversial and leading stories of the year as they share their personal experiences and reflections on covering major events and personalities that shaped 2024 this Sunday (Dec. 29) on “Sa Likod ng Balita 2024: The ABS-CBN Year-End Special.”

Kapamilya journos Karen Davila, Sherrie Ann Torres, Viviene Gulla, Johnson Manabat, Katrina Domingo, RG Cruz, Dennis Datu, and other ABS-CBN reporters delve deep into the top headlines of the year beginning with the controversial dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, whose connections and involvement to Chinese Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) operations brought her under scrutiny by Senate and House of Representatives.

The list of this year’s top stories is followed by Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s issue of extrajudicial killings and the war on drug campaigns during his tenure that sparked various discussions after hearings at the House of Representatives supported by testimonies of alleged scheme for suspect’s killings.

Next in line is the breakup of the BBM-Sara tandem and the fallout of their UniTeam alliance, resulting in Vice President Sara Duterte stepping down as the Department of Education secretary along with her strong remarks against President Bongbong Marcos.

Natural calamities plaguing the country this year also made the headlines such as Taal and Kanlaon volcanoes showing signs of activity and the barrage of typhoons that severely affected people’s lives and livelihoods.

Finally, despite controversies and calamities, Filipino’s remarkable perseverance and triumphs shine in this year’s top stories such as the Nation’s Girl Group BINI’s influence beyond the Philippines through their music and the historic double win of two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo.

“Sa Likod ng Balita 2024: The ABS-CBN Year-End Special” will air 8:30 p.m. tomorrow on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, ABS-CBN News’s Youtube Channel, and iWantTFC.